Development Operations Technician

AMG TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC; Hudson Oaks (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Training provided

Career advancement

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance (voluntary)

Referral bonus

Job summary

Nextlink, a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based ISP, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to help automate processes, deploy and maintain both physical and cloud infrastructure, and develop monitoring capabilities.

You will work with Engineering, Field, and NOC teams, build scripts in Python and other languages, manage data center resources, and deploy Google Cloud or AWS services.

This full-time role requires 2+ years in networking, Python, Linux/Windows, and a relevant degree; onsite at Hudson Oaks is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from one-year college or technical school.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with routers, switches, and other common network devices.
• Minimum 2 years’ SNMP experience, basic routing and wireless experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Python, HTML, CSS, Java, Bash, and other languages.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Linux, Windows, and server operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain up-to-date device models for monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Field, and NOC teams to meet data collection standards.
• Identify, develop, and maintain scripts/tools for automation to improve efficiency.
• Provide automation of processes and device changes.
• Assist in deployment, development, and maintenance of physical or cloud infrastructure.
• Manage datacenter and deployment of physical servers and hardware.
• Deploy and configure cloud services such as GCP or AWS.
• Serve as SME for network operation and infrastructure devices.
• Document code and SOPs per procedures.
• Track and report on projects or work.

Skills

Python

Automation scripting

SNMP

Linux

Windows

Cloud compute

Network operation

GitHub

Documentation

Reporting

Education

Associate degree

Tools

GCP

AWS

Job description

Company Overview: We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary

Assist the various departments across Nextlink Operations to help identify and create scripts or tools for process automation and data collection uniformity. The DEVOPS Engineer will also assist in the deployment, development, and maintenance of the Nextlink physical and cloud compute/server infrastructure and the testing of new infrastructure devices coming onto the Nextlink network.

Essential Functions

• Develop, test, and maintain up-to-date device models for the Nextlink Monitoring systems.
• Work with Engineering, Field, and NOC teams to ensure the correct monitoring, data collection, and standards are being met.
• Identify, develop, and maintain scripts/tools for process or task automation to improve efficiency.
• Provide process/task automation and network/device change automation.
• Assist in the deployment, development, and maintenance of physical or cloud compute infrastructure.
• Manage datacenter and deployment of physical servers and hardware, including identification of resource needs, ordering, configuration, lifecycle management/maintenance, and deployment.
• Deploy and configure cloud services such as Google Cloud (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS), including resource needs, configuration, and deployment.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for network operation and infrastructure devices.
• Develop standards for configuration and proper use of these devices.
• Assist in testing devices before they are allowed on the network per the Nextlink launchpad product process.
• Assist the Data Operations team in collecting network or infrastructure device data.
• Document code and work per Nextlink standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the development of SOP documentation and training.
• Follow Nextlink standards for software documentation and code backup.
• Track and report on projects or work.

Skills

• Highly motivated, very organized, and able to multitask.
• Knowledge and experience with Python and other common automation programming languages.
• Knowledge and experience with physical server and computer hardware.
• Knowledge and experience with cloud compute services such as GCP or AWS.
• Advanced network operation and design experience.
• Experience documenting and using tools such as GitHub or other code repositories.
• Ability to document, track, prioritize, and report on work/projects.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from one-year college or technical school; or two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with routers, switches, and other common network or wireless devices.
• Minimum 2 years’ SNMP experience, basic routing experience, basic wireless experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience or training in Python, HTML, CSS, Java, Bash, and other programming languages.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Linux, Windows, and other desktop or server operating systems.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with computer and server hardware or cloud compute services.

Job Classification

Software Development/Engineering – Non‑Exempt.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office environment, moderate noise level, 8‑10 hour stationary position per day, ability to move objects up to 50 pounds, frequent seat/standing moves, ability to communicate via email and telephone.

Travel & Working Hours

Travel 0‑10% of the time. Full‑time; may need off‑hours, weekends, or night shift to support 24×7 service.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with match.
• Training provided.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Referral bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.